Considering the career pivot runway?

Question

The travel industry has essentially shut down so I ran into no other options other than to switch my career. The good news, I’ve been meaning to self-reinvent myself and this reality made it easier (on some levels) to make a big move. This week I got a new job, within a new industry. And although this happened because of unfortunate circumstances, this has been the catalyst to making a change. I wanted to share in case others are searching to redirect their basket of skills to something entirely new! It can happen and this might be the a great time period to consider making a leap.

Anonymous · Answer

Did I miss the story? It doesn't really help unless we know how you did it so we can learn....

Cynthia Jones 1128 · Answer

Congratulations!  Please share away.  Many of us have considered career pivots but is does seem very daunting.

Saudia Santure · Answer

Congratulations, what great timing! I'm also working on a career break/pivot (though... covid was not in my plan!!). I'm so thrilled for you!

Amy Petricek · Answer

I'm so happy for you!  Yes!  This is the perfect opportunity to explore something new.

Brianna King · Answer

This is so great! It is one of the silver linings of this situation, you had a reason to make the leap and try something new. Congrats!

Krista Coutts · Answer

Congratulations on making the pivot to a new industry!  I'm sure you are extremely excited about this new opportunity!  You are a case study for everyone going thru this right now!  Finding what our best next steps are can be very empowering!!

Devney Ayers · Answer

Thank you for sharing this! And congrats on a new job, I hope you enjoy the new career field and company culture!

I'm so inspired that making a career change in this environment is possible! I'm sure it always is it's just nice to hear from someone first hand. I had hoped for that as well (and I'm putting it out there that I'll be writing a similar post about how it's possible to make a career shift very soon) but seeing 400+ people applying to one job it can feel defeating, since LinkedIn shows the number of applicants.  If an HR department was looking for specific skills or previous experience/title, I know I don't have that, so it felt like much more of a long shot than someone with that exact background and qualifications.

Seriously thank you for sharing! May I ask was there anything specific about your approach that was a game changer for you?

Congrats again!

TAYSEER ELTAYEB · Answer

Congratulations. I'm thinking about a change myself.  Please share the details.

LauMurt · Answer

I agree with Laurin. Tell us the story

Rebecca Lee V · Answer

That is awesome.

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